Community Recreation Program Coordinator

Columbia; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia plans, organizes, conducts and directs a variety of recreational activities at a recreation facility or park site. The role includes on-site participant registration, reporting, supply orders, and staff training within a city recreation program.

Essential duties cover policy enforcement, community engagement, and maintaining safe, clean facilities and equipment while serving diverse community members and ensuring high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1–2 years related training/experience.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and general computer skills.
• Knowledge of program planning and public recreation objectives.
• Familiarity with rules and tournament bracketing for common games.
• Ability to communicate clearly and write well.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts, and directs a variety of recreational activities.
• Maintains and prepares attendance, activity, financial, and special reports; orders supplies.
• Resolves information requests, complaints, and suggestions for improvement.
• Works with community groups and schools to initiate programming.
• Performs on-site participant registration for activities.
• Trains part-time and temporary staff.
• Enforces policies and ensures safety and customer service.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and informational materials.

Skills

Program planning

Tournament bracketing

Recreation activities

Teaching crafts

Equipment care

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia plans, organizes, conducts and directs a variety of recreational activities at a recreation facility or park site. The role includes on-site participant registration, reporting, supply orders, and staff training within a city recreation program.

Essential duties cover policy enforcement, community engagement, and maintaining safe, clean facilities and equipment while serving diverse community members and ensuring high-quality programs.